2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AY08 YYK
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 88,261 miles. MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,261 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
AY08 YYK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2025
- 88,261 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY08 YYK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (AY08 YYK) between June 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
AY08 YYK Mileage History
- 26/06/202383,919 mi
- 26/06/202383,919 mi
- 11/05/202486,931 mi+3,012 mi
- 17/12/202588,261 mi+1,330 mi
- 18/12/202588,261 mi
Average of roughly 1,750 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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